Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 686777

Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: October 14, 2011
Submitted by: maleficent50
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny Fall day in Castaic, California. The moth was on an Angel's Trumpet plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: November 01, 2011
Coordinator notes: This is a butterfly not a moth, but it is a skipper often seen around residences.
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey